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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.8
9.3
Beach
8.6
9.4
Food
8.2
9.0
Service
8.5
9.4
Rooms
8.8
9.2
Luxury
8.5
9.4
Value
8.3
7.6
Romance
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9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (51,625) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,174) |
| (better)From $119 | Price / Night (pp) | From $170 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| – | Airport Transfer | 30 min |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.0 | Pools | 9.0 |
| 8.5 | Luxury | 9.4 (better) |
| (better)8.3 | Value | 7.6 |
| (better)9.2 | Family | 9.1 |
| – | Romance | 9.2 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| 7.4 | Quiet | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 8.8 |
| – | Wellness | 9.3 |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
| 7.7 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 11 measures we call, Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive leads on 4 and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 7.
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
Pros · Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- All-suite room inventory.
- Strong review-platform ratings for a large family all-inclusive.
- Three pools, children's water park and broad sister-resort access.
Pros · Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Two secluded beaches and a quieter northern Boracay setting.
- One of the strongest luxury resort products on Boracay.
- Excellent service and arrival transfer experience.
- Strong family facilities including Adventure Zone and family-friendly packages.
- Large spa village and strong wellness setting.
Cons · Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- Large resort scale creates walking-distance and crowding tradeoffs.
- Restaurant reservations can be a friction point.
- Beach entry is not universally smooth.
Cons · Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Expensive compared with most Boracay resorts.
- Not walkable to central Boracay nightlife or D'Mall.
- Some guests may find the resort too removed from White Beach action.
- Pool count is less of a megaresort-style feature than the beaches, villas, and service.
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